This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Bright with herbs, redolent with chilies, deep with umami and exciting to enjoy, Vietnamese cuisine is a big part of the Minnesotan culinary landscape. Whether you grew up with spring rolls and bubble tea or are still waiting to discover the pleasures of a great bahn mi, a homemade Vietnamese repast can help highlight the best of summer or chase away the worst of winter. Using ingredients available right here at Whole Foods Market, we’ll cook our way through a big meal of Vietnamese classics, discuss the governing principles of Vietnamese culinary life and explore the items that you can stock in your pantry to give everything from rice to dessert a wonderful Vietnamese flavor. Learn the ins and outs of working with tapioca, sticky rice, rice paper and rice noodles, building a quick, flavorful broth and how to make delicious quick pickles. Class is dairy free and has gluten-free options- please specify upon registration. This class has hands on opportunities as desired. On the menu:

• Mango Bubble Tea
• Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce
• Quick Beef Pho
• Grilled Pork Bahn Mi
• Steamed Sticky Rice Pudding with Coconut

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Jeremy.  What causes mashed potatoes to become gluey and heavy instead of creamy and light? Why do roasts overcook? For something so elemental to our daily lives, cooking can get complicated once science takes over. The problem is that good recipes can only take you so far. Successful cooks benefits from the cook developing intuition and a sixth “cooking” sense in the kitchen. The truth is, great cooks don’t have culinary ESP, they simply understand the fundamental science behind why foods act the way they do, and you can to. This class is gluten free with hands on opportunities as desired. On the menu:

• Classic Cobb Salad with Emulsified Sherry Vinaigrette

• Braised Oxtail Risotto
• Pan Seared Scallop with Beurre Blanc
• Espresso Crème Brulee with Macerated Berries

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Now that we’ve brushed multiple feet of snow off of our poor, neglected grills, it’s burger time! From beef to lamb to turkey to good old beef, nothing satisfies like a 5 ounce patty of savory goodness. In this class, we’ll delve into which cuts of meat are the best for burgers, how to get the freshest and best ground meat from your butcher counter and how to prepare them for maximum juiciness. Learn how to tell when your burger is perfectly done, how to top your burger with the best in umami (savory) flavor to enhance its flavor and even a few side dishes that are a burger’s best friend. Class has gluten-free options upon request, and has hands on opportunities as desired. On the menu:

• Bison Burgers with Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions
• Turkey Burgers with Roasted Tomato, Pesto and Parmesan
• Spicy Lamburgers with Harissa
• Grass Fed Beef Burgers with Bacon and Porcini Mushrooms
• Traditional Crisp Belgian Fries
• Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!